Education Top Stories
By JOE MURRAY
May 2, 2025
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Board of Education approved its 2025 school budget during a public hearing on Monday, April 29, with district officials outlining spending areas and addressing community concerns.“This year’s proposed budget includes a 3.73% increase to the tax levy,” said Board Secretary ...
LINDENS, NJ – For the Class of 2025, May 1 marked more than just a date on the calendar — it was National College Decision Day, the official deadline for high school seniors across the country to accept their college admission offers. 𝐀𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The following message was posted to the Kenilworth Public Schools social media page regarding an important upcoming survey.Coming soon to Kenilworth Public Schools will be the Climate Improvement Survey. "Students. Staff. Parents. We want your feedback."To learn more please go ...
WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Township Public Schools are taking steps to address rising rates of chronic absenteeism, according to Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Lauren Kazmark. Five of the district’s 15 schools, including all three middle schools, have absentee rates higher than allowed by the NJ Dept of ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Middletown Board of Education approved a 10.1% school tax increase Wednesday night after a contentious meeting filled with sharp exchanges, split votes, and public pleas for transparency and fiscal responsibility. It was a split-vote decision with BOE members Frank Capone, ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Eastern Region is launching a major literacy initiative this May, with a local kickoff event scheduled for Friday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at MacAfee Road School in Franklin Township.The campaign, titled “We Lead. We Read,” will span the entire ...
North Star Academy has developed a team of high school student translators who are helping their community and offering an important service to newcomer families with little ones, as well as developing marketable skills they can use in the future.About 15-20 top bilingual students have been trained ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Seven students from Sisters Academy of New Jersey in Asbury Park joined nearly 400 peers from across the state this past weekend for the YMCA Youth and Government Conference, a three-day immersive experience in legislative decision-making held at the Hilton East Brunswick ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township Public Schools Business Administrator Katine Slunt presented the proposed 2025-2026 school budget at the April 29 meeting of the Board of Education held at Montville Township High School.The three percent increase (2.9947%) to taxpayers will represent about $213 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Saint Elizabeth University, located in Morristown, NJ and one of the first colleges in the United States to award four-year degrees to women proudly marked its 125th anniversary on May 1, 2025, with its landmark Brick by Brick: Celebrating 125 Years Gala, held at the Hyatt Regency ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Saint Elizabeth University, located in Morristown, NJ and one of the first colleges in the United States to award four-year degrees to women proudly marked its 125th anniversary on May 1, 2025, with its landmark Brick by Brick: Celebrating 125 Years Gala, held at the Hyatt Regency ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Saint Elizabeth University, located in Morristown, NJ and one of the first colleges in the United States to award four-year degrees to women proudly marked its 125th anniversary on May 1, 2025, with its landmark Brick by Brick: Celebrating 125 Years Gala, held at the Hyatt Regency ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Saint Elizabeth University, located in Morristown, NJ and one of the first colleges in the United States to award four-year degrees to women proudly marked its 125th anniversary on May 1, 2025, with its landmark Brick by Brick: Celebrating 125 Years Gala, held at the Hyatt Regency ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski. Hello Harding Families,Here is what you need to know this week…NJSLA Testing Dates *UPDATED* Please see attached for details: NJSLA 25.pdf May 5-6: Grade 3 and Grade 4 English ...
MILLBURN, NJ – At the April 21 Board of Education Meeting, Millburn High School Art Teacher Linda Kim shared a presentation alongside Millburn’s very own 2025 Scholastic National Gold Award Winners – Obenewaa Frimpomaa, Reagan Heinrichs, Yuvi Chaudhary and Esther Hong. The presentation displayed ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Saint Elizabeth University, located in Morristown, NJ and one of the first colleges in the United States to award four-year degrees to women proudly marked its 125th anniversary on May 1, 2025, with its landmark Brick by Brick: Celebrating 125 Years Gala, held at the Hyatt Regency ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Saint Elizabeth University, located in Morristown, NJ and one of the first colleges in the United States to award four-year degrees to women proudly marked its 125th anniversary on May 1, 2025, with its landmark Brick by Brick: Celebrating 125 Years Gala, held at the Hyatt Regency ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School, in conjunction with Solution Prep East Brunswick, is hosting a College Essay Writing workshop on Wednesday, May 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Media Center. This workshop is geared towards juniors and their parents to assist with the very important ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville War Memorial High School held their 19th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on Saturday, April 26, at the VFW Hall on Jernee Mill Road, where they inducted the following five alumni into the Hall of Fame's Class of 2025:Louis Hoffman (Class of 1969): “Green Beret” ...
SHAMONG, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) Board of Education on Wednesday adopted a $178.3 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year amid what officials say are ongoing declines in state funding, rising energy costs and increasing health insurance expenses. The budget passed ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — At a recent Manasquan Board of Education (BOE) meeting, both the BOE and the Manasquan governing body came together to honor the Manasquan High School boys' and girls' basketball teams for capturing the NJSIAA Group 2 State Championships. This marks the first time in school history ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – Glen Rock High School is proud to announce and congratulate Class of 2025 Valedictorian, Yeji Kim, and Class of 2025 Salutatorian, Sophie He!An extraordinary individual who embodies dedication, brilliance, and kindness, Yeji Kim is truly deserving of the honor of Valedictorian. High ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Bombers Beyond Apparel and Community Hub is officially open, as of Thursday, April 24. The shop is a part of the Sayreville School District's 18-21-year-old program, giving students working experience after high school.The store will have different kinds of clothing and apparel ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ - Raritan Valley Community College’s Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies will present a webinar featuring author Bonny Reichert, daughter of a Holocaust survivor, May 9, from 10:00 to11:00 AM.Reichert will discuss her new book, “How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Student Lighthouse team at Franklin School recently orchestrated an uplifting spirit week in the lead-up to spring break. Designed by the students, the week of themed dress-down days aimed to foster a positive school environment while simultaneously encouraging their peers to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Tuition-free, full-day kindergarten is one step closer to becoming a reality in Cranford. On April 28, the Cranford Public School Board of Education unanimously approved a new funding plan that taps into a recently launched state aid program, eliminating the need for a November ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — While Hightstown’s educators and staff are valued all year, the Hightstown High School (HHS) Parent Association is closing out the 2024-2025 school year by showing extra appreciation to teachers.Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week will be taking place from May 5 to May 9, and the ...
Princeton, NJ – We have heard many nationally known authorities challenge the wild and sometimes wacky opinions of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of health and human services in the Trump administration. But we haven’t heard anyone as assertive and authentic as the Princeton resident speaking ...
Over spring break, my friend Andrew Hale and I set out on an unusual road trip — not to relax but to film a documentary in a town that’s been burning for over 60 years. Centralia, Pennsylvania, once a quiet coal mining community, now sits mostly abandoned, its streets empty, its buildings almost ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Board of Education 2025-2026 budget presented by Business Administrator Mike DeVita highlighted a tax increase of $228.14 for the school portion of the property tax bill for the average assessed house of $493,362. Included in the budget are the district’s goals of long-term ...